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  • Friday, April 29, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Orchard Walk and Talk

    Walk and Talks give you an in-depth behind the scenes look at what goes on at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Learn from Tower Hill staff as they dive into what makes Tower Hill so special. For this Arbor Day Walk and Talk join Director of Horticulture Mark Richardson as he guides you around the newly planted orchard. Learn about all the changes that have happened to the orchard over the past few years, the plans for the upcoming years, and all of the special varieties was have at the Garden. $10 Member Adult; $20 Adult (Registration includes admission to the Garden) . Register at www.nebg.org

    1. Please wear the appropriate attire for walking around the gardens and potentially on the forest trails.
    2. Please note, there is currently construction happening at Tower Hill, which may result in altered or obstructed walkways, parking lots, or parking spaces, in addition to some noise.

  • Saturday, April 2, 9:00 am – 11:00 am – High Density Fruit Orchard Workshop

    The Wakefield Charitable Trust and the Arnold Arboretum will hold a High Density Fruit Orchard Workshop at the Wakefield Estate, 1493 Brush Hill Road in Milton, Massachusetts on Saturday, April 2, from 9 – 11 in the morning. Learn how to install a high density orchard for years of backyard fruit production. This method uses little space yet produces high yields of fruit with little effort. In last year’s session at the Wakefield Estate in Milton, students created a high-density orchard of 40 apple trees in a 25 x 30 ft. area. This year’s session will cover the basic planning and set up requirements for creating a low cost compact orchard for your own backyard. Those interested in planting trees this season should plan to order trees during the winter or early spring. Suggested supplier: Adams County Nursery. Fee is $15, and to register, log on to www.arboretum.harvard.edu, or call 617-384-5277.